Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or related field.
- 3+ years of material planning or manufacturing planning experience.
- ERP/MRP experience (SAP preferred).
- Strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills.
Summary:
The Materials Planner is responsible for executing material planning activities that support the production schedule, ensuring raw materials and ingredients are available to meet customer demand and manufacturing requirements. This role leverages system data and reporting to manage inventory, coordinate delivery schedules, and proactively address supply risks. Operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this position requires strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to adapt quickly to changing production and customer needs.
Material Planning & Execution
- Run, maintain, and analyze system data and reports to determine material requirements aligned with production timelines.
- Coordinate material and ingredient availability based on production schedules.
- Manage inventory levels and address slow-moving and obsolete materials with customers.
- Adjust delivery schedules in response to production changes, customer requests, or supply constraints.
Systems, Data & Reporting
- Execute and maintain data accuracy across planning systems and customer portals
- Run and analyze reports to identify risks and constraints.
- Maintain Look Ahead and other working documents to monitor material readiness.
- Track KPIs related to material availability and inventory health.
- Adjust schedules and resources as needed to meet changing
Coordination & Communication
- Serve as a primary point of contact for material-related coordination.
- Communicate risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
- Participate in customer, production, and planning meetings.
Operational Support & On-Call
- Respond to material-related issues impacting production.
- Participate in a defined on-call rotation, including evenings or weekends as required to support production.
Work Schedule & Availability
- Standard business hours with additional hours as required.
- On-call rotation is required with responsiveness to urgent issues.
- Workload is reviewed periodically based on staffing and demand.
Measures of Success
- Consistent material availability aligned with production schedules.
- Reduced production disruptions.
- Accurate execution of MRP/ATP planning.
- Effective stakeholder communication.
- Drive on-time delivery of materials with customers and suppliers to align with the production timeline.
- Align material inventory levels to meet warehouse capacity and production schedule.